Enrollment
257
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marion, OH
Elgin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elgin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390484103241
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elgin Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools.
- #7 of 19
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elgin Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Middle School ranks #7 of 19 public schools in Marion, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elgin Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elgin Middle School
Elgin Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Marion, Ohio, enrolling 257 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.7:1, Elgin Middle School is leaner than roughly 91% of Ohio schools and 36% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #145.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Marion's middle schools, it stands alongside Ulysses S. Grant Middle School (917 students): Elgin Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 15:1).
Elgin Local also operates Elgin Elementary School (490 students) and Elgin High School (275 students) alongside Elgin Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elgin Middle School compares
Elgin Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▲ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Ohio - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Elgin Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elgin Local, which includes Elgin Middle School.
$12,854
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 42.8%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Elgin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elgin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Marion
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elgin Middle School
How many students attend Elgin Middle School?
Elgin Middle School has 257 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marion, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elgin Middle School?
38.7% of students at Elgin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elgin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elgin Middle School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Marion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elgin Middle School?
Elgin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elgin Middle School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Middle School ranks #7 of 19 public schools in Marion, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
Is Elgin Middle School a good school?
Elgin Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elgin Local?
Besides Elgin Middle School, Elgin Local also operates Elgin Elementary School (490 students) and Elgin High School (275 students). See the Elgin Local district page for the complete list.
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